Cocoa (and Coffee) Toppers

Cocoa (and Coffee) Toppers

The recipe: With mixer on medium speed, beat 2 c. heavy cream into soft peaks. Add 2 Tbsp. confectioners' sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla extract, and beat until stiff peaks form. Transfer to piping bag with star tip. Squeeze dollops onto parchment-lined cookie sheet, then freeze for three hours. You can keep in freezer for up to a month in an airtight container.

Simple and Sweet Gifts

Simple and Sweet Gifts

"I personalized mugs for my husband and me using just a Sharpie. It's so easy! Choose plain ceramic or porcelain mugs (ours are from Target), draw your design, and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F. Hand-wash. The worst that can happen if you don’t? Your drawing might fade — then you just remake and re-bake."